A 'crisper' method for gene editing in fungi

CRISPR/Cas9 is now a household name associated with genetic engineering studies. Through cutting-edge research described in…

John F. Kennedy and the Race to the Moon

On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy addressed a joint session of Congress to announce…

Nature inspires a novel new form of computing, using light

Researchers have developed a simple and highly novel form of computing by shining patterned bands of…

Cognitive behavioral therapy for kids with long-term conditions

The mental health of children and young people with some long term physical conditions could benefit…

Mites and ticks are close relatives, new research shows

Scientists have reconstructed the evolutionary history of the chelicerates, the mega-diverse group of 110,000 arthropods that…

Quantum computing boost from vapor stabilizing technique

A technique to stabilize alkali metal vapor density using gold nanoparticles, so electrons can be accessed…

Crabs' camouflage tricks revealed

Crabs from a single species rely on different camouflage techniques depending on what habitat they live…

Hubble Spies Curious Galaxy Moving a Little Closer

This Hubble image stars Messier 90, a beautiful spiral galaxy located roughly 60 million light-years from…

ESA renews focus on Canary Islands for laser operations

Their winning combination of high altitudes and clear skies make Spain’s Canary Islands one of the…

Vietnam seizes 5 tonnes of pangolin scales from Nigeria

Vietnam police have seized more than five tonnes of pangolin scales stashed in a cashew shipment…